From what I'm seeing and being told as of YESTERDAY Nov 13 2018 they still had not secured Mission Hills as a site/facility and were still working on that... event is only a week away and you still don't know where the grid will be or whats needed for logistics to set up event... SCARY if your one who's already booked flights, hotel , travel visa , rental car and made plans... such unknowns should not be still in the air a week before event is set to be held... why cant anyone get these questions answered by someone from IGANZ or WLDA if they are still staying affiliated with this group...

>> Cc: "'Jason Atkins'" <longdriver@live.com.au>, "'Olna Ford - IGANZ'" <olna@iganz.co.nz>>> Subject: Global Infinity Series>>>> Hello all,>>>> >>>> Please find attached the hitting format for China.>>>> >>>> As you are aware, the lead up to this historical event has been everything but smooth in recent weeks. Despite what people may be hearing I ask that we let Olna continue to deal directly with the heads of Mission Hills.>>>> >>>> One thing that has not changed is that the prize pool sticks no matter what. It is late afternoon in China at present and Olna is pushing very hard to secure Mission Hills as the venue at an executive level despite the previous misfortunes. We have English speaking people in Haikou that have secured a plan B venue if Mission Hills and Olna cannot comes to terms.>>>> >>>> This has been a very testing couple of weeks and the blood, sweat and tears put in by the team and especially Olna has been nothing short of exhausting. I understand there has been frustration amongst the playing group in regards to players information and we understand, however we have had to prioritise other important matters.>>>> >>>> We thank you for your patience so far and we respectfully ask that at this time to fully focus on your training so everyone is rip ready for the tee box. This event is very important to Iganz and will go ahead.>>>> >>>> We will let you know the minute we find out in regards to the venue.>>>> >>>> >>>> Kind regards>>>> >>>> >>>> Brad Russell>>>> Australia>>>> IGANZ>>>> m:>> >>>> +61 457 516 573>>>> w:>> >>>> www.iganz.com.au>>>> >>>>

From what I'm seeing and being told as of YESTERDAY Nov 13 2018 they still had not secured Mission Hills as a site/facility and were still working on that... event is only a week away and you still don't know where the grid will be or whats needed for logistics to set up event... SCARY if your one who's already booked flights, hotel , travel visa , rental car and made plans... such unknowns should not be still in the air a week before event is set to be held... why cant anyone get these questions answered by someone from IGANZ or WLDA if they are still staying affiliated with this group...

>> Cc: "'Jason Atkins'" <longdriver@live.com.au>, "'Olna Ford - IGANZ'" <olna@iganz.co.nz>>> Subject: Global Infinity Series>>>> Hello all,>>>> >>>> Please find attached the hitting format for China.>>>> >>>> As you are aware, the lead up to this historical event has been everything but smooth in recent weeks. Despite what people may be hearing I ask that we let Olna continue to deal directly with the heads of Mission Hills.>>>> >>>> One thing that has not changed is that the prize pool sticks no matter what. It is late afternoon in China at present and Olna is pushing very hard to secure Mission Hills as the venue at an executive level despite the previous misfortunes. We have English speaking people in Haikou that have secured a plan B venue if Mission Hills and Olna cannot comes to terms.>>>> >>>> This has been a very testing couple of weeks and the blood, sweat and tears put in by the team and especially Olna has been nothing short of exhausting. I understand there has been frustration amongst the playing group in regards to players information and we understand, however we have had to prioritise other important matters.>>>> >>>> We thank you for your patience so far and we respectfully ask that at this time to fully focus on your training so everyone is rip ready for the tee box. This event is very important to Iganz and will go ahead.>>>> >>>> We will let you know the minute we find out in regards to the venue.>>>> >>>> >>>> Kind regards>>>> >>>> >>>> Brad Russell>>>> Australia>>>> IGANZ>>>> m:>> >>>> +61 457 516 573>>>> w:>> >>>> www.iganz.com.au>>>> >>>> Unreal......So whoever is reading this and planned on going, what are your thoughts. ?

So let's see..........400k event? Not a word on here about anybody going or knowing anything about it. As big as Worlds. Lders here compete for 10k and the field is full. But where they are giving away 150k for first, nobody knows anything. 5 days away and the venue isnt locked up yet. Steenberg, Mo. You guys go to everything whats the deal here?

nope just crickets---unreal how the new crew (breed) are so afraid to speak up and BE REAL... they just keep taking and don't worry about whats being taken from them along the way...

how could anyone who's got genuine and actual interest in the sport and their own chances to compete be willing to just accept , but have nothing of substance to go on...

First the momentum was diminished with GCs new way and thinking and loss of premier long standing events...their points system and difficulty for new blood to enter the fray and mix of events by not being point worthy at the start...European Long Drive group folding now recently...

Same for the ILDC in Mexico last week. Last year I guess there were 20 teams, this year only 8 due to most of the pros going to China for IGANZ yet I still have no idea how you even get involved in the Mexico team event. I have seen a lot of posts on FB and IG of guys getting ready for or traveling to China for this event and to be honest I haven't heard of half of them.

It's frustrating trying to compete, I know that I will never be able to earn enough points to move up in ranks so I am stuck going to one or two events a year to try and qualify for worlds.

Same for the ILDC in Mexico last week. Last year I guess there were 20 teams, this year only 8 due to most of the pros going to China for IGANZ yet I still have no idea how you even get involved in the Mexico team event. I have seen a lot of posts on FB and IG of guys getting ready for or traveling to China for this event and to be honest I haven't heard of half of them.

It's frustrating trying to compete, I know that I will never be able to earn enough points to move up in ranks so I am stuck going to one or two events a year to try and qualify for worlds.

Jason

And right here is the biggest problem with this sport. This guy can't go to events because he was not 1 of the chosen few

I think there have been a lot of positive changes recently, but it is still very much a "who you know" sport and everyone outside the top ~50ish hitters are all in the same boat. Just have to learn to make a name for yourself and self-promote when possible. Will make it that much sweeter when I make worlds this year haha.

Animal, I hear I am right around the corner from you and frequent your old stomping grounds at John Price Park. I think we may have had a conversation at JPP years and years ago.

I as well would love to go to eventsI wouldn’t waste my money if I didn’t think I could winBut you gotta have pointsYou can be lucky enough to snag a play in event spotIf you have a fast internet connectionFor a few events

IGANZ event was over before you knew it started... Congrats to Sandra Carlborg and Jeff Gavin (Masters) on taking home the W's. I hope they post the set #'s. Haven't seen much of anything on the open yet.

IGANZ event was over before you knew it started... Congrats to Sandra Carlborg and Jeff Gavin (Masters) on taking home the W's. I hope they post the set #'s. Haven't seen much of anything on the open yet.

Open Division Gavin took 2nd (after winning Masters) and Wes Patterson took 1st. Nice list of top 10 balls but no details on bracket and sets yet. I appreciate the fact that they list driver... this was off a Krank IG post.